Bridgeton Councilman Mike Zapolski, who is a shoo-in to be re-elected in November, chastises us.

"Jack,

"I was quite surprised that you did not mention in your Aug. 6 BEN column, Update 3, article that Warren (Robinson) also signed my election petition Tuesday night.

"You were right there, turned around, and watched him do it.

"What's going on here ...?

"Did I not say the magic word, or offer the secret handshake?

"Not only did he sign it, but he also took a few forms to get signed — helping out as Warren always does.''

— Mike Zapolski Sr.

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OK, let's get it out there.

In between city council's executive session, where all the juicy stuff like port litigation, police litigation and anything else the city doesn't want to get out, and the regular meeting, Gladys Lugardo-Hemple and Mike Zapolski got half of the audience to sign their petitions for re-election.

Warren Robinson.

And maybe even the other half of the audience, Dee Batten.

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Everybody has taken out petitions for reelection, "but that doesn't mean I'm running,'' said one.